A crocodile Hermès birkin was received on consignment from a known reseller. It arrived with a genuine Hermès receipt and cites documentation. The internal stamp matched the paperwork. Despite this, our examination revealed inconsistencies in materials and construction.
The bag was confirmed to be inauthentic and had been deliberately created to match genuine documentation. The item was withdrawn and destroyed before reaching a buyer.
Outcome: High-risk counterfeit intercepted before sale.